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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Roisin O'Connor

Pop pioneer Peaches: ‘We’re told to be ashamed of our bodies – I want people to find the joy in resistance’

Peaches says society teaches people to feel 'shame' about their bodies - (The Squirt Deluxe)

Canadian pop artist Peaches wants people to feel “the joy in resistance”, as she hit out at the systems designed to make us feel “shamed” over our bodies, sexuality and identities.

The pioneering musician, known for songs such as “Boys Wanna Be Her” and “F*** the Pain Away”, warned that society was going “in the direction of white supremacy or bust” and encouraged fans to “fight back”.

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